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The perfect gift for any mom, this keepsake memory book is a beautiful place to record special moments, stories, and advice that you want to pass down to your children one day.Mom’s Story is a guided journal thoughtfully designed to help moms of all ages write down memories that they want to preserve and share with their children and family. Designed by bestselling artist and author Korie Herold, this keepsake book provides moms with thoughtful writing prompts and plenty of journaling pages to record memories from their childhood, school years, early adulthood, and more. Show mom that you love her and want to grow closer with this timeless gift that’s ideal for Mother's Day, birthdays, or any time of year.  Sections and writing prompts include: • Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favorite toys or playtime activities? • School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager? • Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most? • Love and Family: What's your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a mom? • Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down? • Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received? • Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your family Special features include: • Elegant linen with gold foil cover • Acid-free and archival paper • Layflat design allows you to easily write in the book • Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember

"If you feel like your busy schedule is preventing you from becoming the next Monet or Van Gogh, let us introduce you to Alli. Alli has mastered the art of turning simple doodles into beautifully designed floral illustrations, and she is giving you her expertise in her book How To Draw Modern Florals. In this book, Alli will teach you everything you need to know about modern florals: tools of the trade, where to find inspiration, the anatomy of a flower, and the basic shapes for drawing a flower. You'll feel as though you're sitting down with Alli at a coffee shop as she walks you through the process of drawing and designing modern florals. You'll learn designs from classic floral favorites like the rose to most popular florals of today. You'll even learn some non-traditional florals that happen to be some of Alli's favorites: succulents and cacti. This is an introduction, so no experience is needed. If you can draw a S or a C; with a pen, Alli can teach you how to draw a beautiful, modern floral design."--Publisher's description.

Make cute animals with easy-to-follow crochet patterns.Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 bestselling amigurumi book, gives you easy-to-follow patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page.Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 1 features:• User-Friendly Instructions: Easy-to-follow patterns and guidance for the best tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started• Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence• Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play with Patterns include:• Jungle Animals like a sloth, toucan, and monkey• Ocean Animals like a clownfish, crab, and orca whale• Forest Animals like an owl, fox, and raccoon

"Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers."-The New York TimesPeonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite-or perhaps because of-their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent. This charming little hardcover book includes 60+ full-color botanical illustrations, basic botany and history, everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden, tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers, plus quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers. Like a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers --the perfect hostess gift or mother's day present. Perfect for flower fans, this little love letter to the peony is bursting with tips, tricks and facts.

"Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers."-The New York TimesDahlias are the showboats of the flower world-colorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars! This charming little hardcover book includes 60+ full-color botanical illustrations, basic botany and history, everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden, as well as dividing tubers to propagate more flowers, tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers, quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers. Like a bouquet of dahlias, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers --the perfect hostess gift or mother's day present. Perfect for flower fans, this little love letter to the dahlia is bursting with tips, tricks and facts.

Learn to love and celebrate your physical self, and be inspired by the words of body-positive activists.Self-acceptance is your true super-power.Body positivity is an essential aspect of healthy self-acceptance. Exemplified by mega-star Lizzo's exuberant brand of self-love, body-positive voices are showing us all how to love ourselves just as we are. No one should ever feel uncomfortable beacuse of their size, color, gender, ability, or age. Discover the joy of self-acceptance through this vibrant collection of quotes from celebrities as varied as Demi Lovato, Amy Schumer, Jonathan Van Ness, and Jameela Jamil, as well as leading activists including Sonya Renee Taylor, Alice Wong, and Jessamyn Stanley.  Say goodbye to body-shaming and embrace yourself in all your gorgeousness!

A fun story about two new friends, a young boy and a sweet and cuddly cat, who is slowly destroying his bedroom.I Don't Have a Cat follows a young boy and a cat through his day. He repeats throughout the story that he doesn't have a cat. Instead of a cat, he says he has a food critic, a homework helper, and a paper shredder. In the end we discover the cat is a lost cat that he's hoping to keep. But will his parents let him keep it?Look for the companion book, I Don't Have a Dog.

This guided journal includes writing exercises designed to diminish worries. Even better, you will learn practical coping skills that you can use whenever you feel anxious.

Two truths: Americans are eating more plant-based meals and we love sandwiches. Here are 40 simple and delicious vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, sauces, and schmears to satisfy every craving.Close to fifty percent of Americans eat a sandwich every day which means it''s easy to get stuck in a rut. With more of us eating plant-based meals or just eating less meat, you can up your sandwich game with tempting vegan and vegetarian fillings that are paired with a variety of breads and other essentials (like something with a bit of crunch) to excite your taste buds. You''ll find open-faced crostini, bruschetta, and tartine recipes, along with burritos, paninis, and wraps. Chapters include grilled, stacked, and stuffed sandwiches as well as classic favorites. Recipes are flexible as most of the vegetarian fillings include vegan substitutions. There''s also a section devoted to making your own sides like cashew ricotta, quick pickles, and homemade tapenade.  Plant-based sandwiches are fresh, tasty, filling, and easy to prepare. This book offers delicious recipes with easy to find ingredients that won’t break the bank. Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier fare, you’ll find something to tickle your palate. A taste of what''s included:  •  The Elevated Grilled Cheese  •  Avocado and Grapefruit Tartine with Pickled Onions  •  Roasted Fennel with Gorgonzola, Apricot Jam, and Pistachios Panini  •  Toasted Cheesy Egg Salad  •  Roasted Eggplant with Mint and Honey Crostini  •  Black-Eyed Pea Sloppy Joes  •  Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwich  •  Eggplant Muffuletta  •  Curried Red Lentil and Mango Salsa Burritos

These thought-provoking quotes on immigration offer readers understanding, personal stories and inspiration in a beautiful package.

With mood-boosting charts, graphs and messages, this is the perfect map for navigating life's challenges.

Journal your way to optimism and get inspired by stories of people who have used creativity and flair to bring positivity into the world.

Harness the natural power of lavender with recipes for simple herbal remedies, plus tips and projects for inspiration, relaxation and well-being.

This fun and playful board book introduces young children to the world of planes.

This fun and playful board book introduces young children to the world of trucks in their many forms.

A sweet, nostalgic story about a father teaching his daughter how to build a backyard shed for storing the necessities of family life.

When Ollie the octopus struggles to understand all his feelings, Stella the starfish reassures him that the way he feels is normal.

Featuring diverse and previously unheard voices, this book offers a curated collection of thought-provoking quotes and passages on climate change.

Get inspired to find your inner unicorn with this pocket-sized journal that pairs uplifting quotes with adorable illustrated animals showing off their unicorn selves.

Cliff who isn't very good at being a proper' troll he'd much rather be a pirate! This humorous picture book is about feeling different and embracing who we are.

Eggs are among the staples in most households around the world because they're nutritious, a great source of protein, readily available, and affordable. They also happen to be delicious! Put an Egg on It is a collection of 65 simple breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes that feature eggs. Featuring the basics on how to cook eggs, and including plenty of simple "e;comfort food"e; recipes, the book also features recipes from a variety of international cuisines incuding Mexican, Israeli, Greek, Spanish, Korean, Thai, Sri Lankan, Vietnamese, and Italian.